Faculty and Staff

Georgia grew up in Greenwich CT. Her mother has been in education for over 30 years, so it was no surprise she wanted to also pursue teaching. Prior to Brimmer, Georgia taught abroad in Madrid, Spain. In addition, she worked at Brunswick School, Riverdale Country School, and Friends Academy, teaching grades K-3.

 

“Joy in teaching, joy in learning” is at the foundation of Georgia’s classroom. She believes students should enjoy the process of learning and take pride in their hard work. Georgia strives to create an inclusive, supportive, kind, and fun classroom! As an educator, Georgia spends a lot of time getting to know both her students and their families. By the end of the year a strong relationship is built with each student. Creating a sense of belonging in her classroom is a common theme through the year — each child feels they are seen, heard, cherished and loved. 

 

The sense of worldliness at Brimmer is what draws Georgia to Brimmer. An avid traveler herself, she loves learning and sharing about other cultures and cities she has visited. A sense of community is so important to her, and she felt that sense of community the minute she stepped on the Brimmer campus. Outside of work, Georgia enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and a strong cup of coffee. She loves fashion and shoes — in fact she collects shoes!

 

Georgia holds a dual degree from Wheaton College in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She holds her Masters in Special Education from Fairfield University and her teaching licensure in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. 

As a 2024 graduate of Wheaton College, Katie is thrilled to be joining the Brimmer and May community! Katie has wanted to work with kids since she was a kid herself. She strives to create an environment in which all students feel safe, accepted, and excited to learn. By fostering a space where students feel encouraged to make mistakes, ask questions, and share ideas her hope is that they will take ownership of their own learning and strive to be the best students they can be! 

 

As an assistant to the Early Childhood team, Katie is looking forward to learning from the amazing teachers at Brimmer as well as the students. She hopes to be an educational role model to the students at Brimmer as her Early Childhood educators were to her!

 

Outside of school Katie loves spending time with friends and family either exploring nature, singing karaoke, or anything in between. Having just moved from Florida, Katie is looking forward to exploring her new home of Boston!

Ina’s teaching philosophy is guided by the belief that learning should be fun, innovative, and hands-on. Every child can learn and can be inspired to learn. Her background in science has helped develop a robust Lower School science program full of hands-on learning to foster 21st-century skills. Ina enjoys working at Brimmer because of its commitment to develop and to ensure every child’s love of learning and belief in global engagement.

Ina also assisted in the development of the design program and implemented design thinking and the design process into the School’s STEAM curriculum. Her passion for global education led her to engage the Lower School in projects that focused on global concerns such as scarcity of water, deforestation, and cultural tolerance. During the summer, she directs Eco-Adventures, Brimmer’s outdoors adventure camp.

Ina holds a Tufts University TEEP Certificate (School of Engineering) and is certified by the state of Massachusetts to teach grades 1-6. She is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and serves on the Brimmer Board of Trustees and Retention Committee. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new places all over the world and having adventures in the great outdoors.